A Large George II Silver Salver London 1738 by John Tuite Silversmith_Joseph Johns

A Large George II Silver Salver London 1738 by John Tuite Silversmith_Joseph Johnsenquire A large and impressive George II octagonal silver salver with pie crust edge and shell decoration. The central plate engraved with cornucopia of fruits and flowers amidst patterned arabesques. The centre engraved with an armorial beneath a crown. The whole standing on four scrolling leaf capped feet. Marked to the underside for London 1738 by specialist salver maker John Tuite. This is a large and impressive early Georgian silver salver in

and while English examples can be found

Height: 15cm

Susannah travelled home on the ILLUSTRIOUS in May 1808 prior to Capt Middleton who returned to England shortly after to take up a position in the Navy Board in London

This is a wonderful example of Edward Aldridge’s work and other pieces of his are to be found in the V and A museum

Clearly hallmarked for London 1810 by John Foskett & John Stewart to the base and lid

Weight – sauceboat 1: 375g

Hodgson & Co

Turned fruitwood bases with the central silver button engraved with the crest of a dragon wielding a sword emerging from a tower

Smith and his descendants continued to add to the service

Height: 10 inches or 25

succeeded by the Hepplewhite oval-form style seen from 1789 to 1800

The whole standing on four scrolled panel feet